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2011 bentley continental Model Overview

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Walk down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills on a Sunday and before long you’re bound to see either a Bentley Continental GT coupe or GTC convertible. Following Bentley’s split with Rolls-Royce, the Continental GT has led the charge for the automaker since 2003.

Now, potential Bentley customers can indulge in a number of Continental two-door variants, from the base GT coupe and GTC convertible to the Speed variants of both vehicles. For those who find the twin-turbocharged, 552-horsepower 6.0-liter W-12 engine in the base cars too tame, the GT and GTC Speed offer a 200-mph top speed and a 600-horsepower engine.

Then there are the Supersports models, which have a 621-horsepower engine, large carbon ceramic brakes, and a tweaked suspension.

No matter which Continental GT or GTC you consider, what’s certain is that you’ll be rewarded by a beautiful cockpit filled with high-quality materials. Most Continental two-door models walk the line between posh daily driver and garage-kept weekender. It is this appeal, perhaps, that has made the Continental GT range so popular.

All models have a more upright grille and are now FlexFuel capable. This means Continental owners can fill their tanks with regular gas, E85 bioethanol, or a mix of the two. The two-door models are due for a freshening that will shrink the outer two headlights to more closely resemble the new Mulsanne flagship sedan.

The style of the Continental GT and GTC is defined by the four circular headlights and prominent cross-hatch grille. Strongly sculpted side panels lead to taillights that continue the oval theme while huge, rounded exhaust pipes send a clear message that

Bentley uses as many as 14 hides of leather to fill a Continental GT. Along with leather, owners can choose from seven wood veneers to complete an interior that, except for the low-mounted navigation screen, should please the most discerning buyers.

All Continentals start with an air suspension, all-wheel drive, and some variation of the 6.0-liter W-12 engine producing at least 552 horsepower. The slowest of all Continentals is the GTC, which accelerates from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The Supersports coupe is at the other end of the range, moving from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

Recalls

Failure of the securing screws may result in a reduction of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

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Description

Bentley Motors, Inc. (Bentley) is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur vehicles, manufactured from July 2006 through June 2010 and equipped with carbon ceramic brake discs. In the affected vehicles, the stainless steel screws that secure the brake rotors may fail after being exposed to salty conditions.

Remedy

Bentley will notify owners, and dealers will replace the screws, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2013. Owners may contact Bentley at 1-800-777-6923. Bentley's number for this campaign is RE13/14.

2011 Bentley Continental News and Reviews

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